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[Clinical analysis of the patients with mumps]

Aidas Kausas1

  • 1Hospital of Siauliai, V. Kudirkos 99, Lithuania. aidask@splius.lt

Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)
|January 29, 2003
PubMed

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Mumps cases surged in Lithuania and Siauliai in 1999, primarily affecting young adults aged 15-20. Common symptoms included fever and salivary gland swelling, with complications like orchitis and meningitis observed.

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Mumps morbidity experienced a significant increase in Lithuania and the City of Siauliai in 1999.
  • This contrasts with lower case numbers observed over the preceding decade.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the epidemiological characteristics and clinical manifestations of mumps cases.
  • To report on complications and treatment outcomes during the observed outbreak.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 87 diagnosed mumps cases.
  • Data collection on patient demographics, symptoms, complications, and treatment duration.

Main Results:

  • A sharp rise in mumps cases in 1999 (5946 in Lithuania, 879 in Siauliai).
  • Most affected individuals were aged 15-42, with a peak incidence in the 15-20 age group.
  • Common symptoms included fever (97.70%) and parotitis (71.26%). Orchitis (59.72% of males) and meningitis (15 patients) were significant complications. Hearing loss occurred in one patient.
  • Average hospital stay was 8.29 days. Two pregnant women had mumps with no adverse fetal outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • The 1999 mumps outbreak in Lithuania and Siauliai predominantly affected young adults.
  • Clinical presentation commonly involved fever and parotitis, with notable rates of orchitis and meningitis.
  • Mumps during pregnancy did not negatively impact fetal development in this cohort.

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